Sheep Drownings and New Church Dedication Across States
Flor ence Snodgries reports 900 sheep drowned at Satchel creek after a storm, with bodies found in tree tops and drift piles. Mormons gather at St John to dedicate the church east of the Rockies amid a tale of past missteps. Abilene considers city purchase of the electric light plant as a means to provide cheaper street lighting. C W Besler brings 600 Obie cattle from Obie to Kansas amid drought in Ohio and projected midwest migration this fall.
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el Donado
Satchel Creek
Florence Snodgries
Walter
J. B. Leonard
Wrentta
St. John
Stafford County
Rockies
Bickerton
St. Joho
Zion
St John
Corbett and Fitzsimmons bout preview travels to Dallas
James J. Corbett and brother Joe, with manager, leg through the Katy route to Dallas for the anticipated match with Fitzsimmons next month. Corbett reports knee pain from a prior bicycle fall but plans active training in about two weeks. He wore a rough traveling suit and a short beard.
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Dalia
Foxt Scort
Ept
James J. Corbett
Joe
Katy
Dallas
Tex
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Spectad
Texan
Corbett’s New Wife Sighted In Transit and Local Industry News
Spoiling his good looks the subject’s pompadour fades in the heat as he appears with a closely clipped hairline. The party travels from New York via Chicago, where Corbett’s new wife is staying. Leavenworth factory resumes work employing about 100 men, after a three month closure. Foundry B on Choctaw street restarts, boosting local employment and confidence for a longer run. Rev CW Gullette marries Miss Minnie Cameron of Cincinnati, his pastorship noted among Kansas Methodists. Quenemo mill reappraisal stalls sale despite mortgage bid and sheriff orders re-appraisal. A Galva mill accident severs John Heatmker’s arm twice in the same incident.
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CW. Gullette
Batowin
Charles Weeley Gullette
Minnie Theresa Cameron
Cincinnati
Gullette
Trinity M. EB. Church
Baldwin
Baker University
Mail Wagons and Arrests for Fast Driving
J. C. Gilchrist, head of the United States mail wagons, was discharged in police court this morning after being charged with fast driving by Officer Wellman and Mr Steinberg. Judge Perry ruled the horse was not under his control. police vow to arrest the driver if he exceeds the ordinance again, even to catch a late train.
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J. C. Gilchrist
United States
Wellman
Steinberg
Perry
Gilchrist
House Burned West of Topeka in Dover Road Fire
A two story frame house belonging to Adam Miller five miles west of Topeka on the Dover road burned to the ground this morning. Neighbors aided in saving a portion of furnishings, while the origin of the fire remains unknown. Australis and Aliathorne reference included from the St. Louis Republic.
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Adam Miller
Topeka
Dover Road
Mixed 19th century quotes and local notices blend
A column of miscellaneous captions and snippets mentions a satirical poem exchange, a cyclone relief subscription opened by the wife of President Diaz in Mexico City, Dr Frances Storrs setting an office at 1318 Fillmore Street, and Miss Wagner's card in Sunday's Capital. Promotional blurbs tout Dr Kings New Discovery by a druggist from Beaversville, AL, and local millinery stores Curtis States 532 Kansas avenue and Curtis Sisters 582 Kansas avenue. Peerleaf Steam Laundry promotes cleanliness and Burghett's cigars are advertised by a dealer.
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President Diaz
City of Mexico
Diaz
Metamora
Frances Storrs
Fillmore Street
Helen
Bessie Curtis
Kansas Avenue
Curtis Sisters
Peerleaf Steam Laundry
Burghett’s
W R C Elects Officers At Convention Session
Ellen B Aldrich of Kansas chosen as second member of the executive board with Ellen F Daniels of West Virginia as chair. Mrs Plummer of Michigan named chaplain. Mrs Charlotte B Wright of Massachusetts also elected to the board. Morning session covered reports and officer installations for the W R C and Ladies of the G A R.
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Ellen B. Aldrich
Kansas
Far Louisiim
W. Rgc
Emma R. Wallace
Re. Wallace
Plummer
Michigan
Ellen F. Daniels
West Virginia
Ellen B Aldrich
Charlotte B Wright
Massachusetts
W. RC
Ape R
Gasolene Explosion Hurts Swedish Girl at Polk Street
Amelia Swenson, a young Swedish household worker at 622 Polk Street, was badly burned when a gasolene tank leaked and ignited. A lighted match touched off the blast, flames scorched her right arm and hand, singeing her eyebrows. neighbors smothered the fire with burlap.
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Wallace Rynerson
Amelia Swenson
Polk Street
Usurers Gain A Point In Iowa Bank Case
Judge George Payne raises usury issue in Cannon Iowa district court arguing national banks are not subject to Iowa law. Judge Elwood sustains the objection to the court’s jurisdiction citing lack of state law applicability. The unusual point has stirred local attention.
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Cannon
George Payne
Payne
Iowa
Elwood
One-Legged Biker Journeys From Knoxville to Topeka
A.Ranh, a young Knoxville rider, wheels through Topeka with a paralyzed left leg showing rare life. He will stay over Sunday at Long's hotel, then press on to Denver. He denies any wager or competition motive. Separately, Kansas officials contract James Foley of Leavenworth for heating work on the state house addition, the bid total $13,324 but a single boiler for the west wing is needed immediately. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for headaches and constipation, with trial urged. Large bottles fifty cents at Little Gem. Peerless Steam Laundry promotes its services.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Topeka
A. Ranh
Long’s
Rand
Topeksa
Denver
State Executive Council
James Foley
Leavenworth
State House
Foley
J. K Jones’ Drug Store
Today’s market report echoes mixed commodity activity
Wheat opened weak on gold export fears and reserve concerns with December futures around 587. corn firm on short covering and May at 29.1. oats steady near corn levels. Provisions mostly steady amid moderate receipts. Pork, lard, and ribs show slight moves. Kansas City and Texas markets display mixed receipts and price shifts across cattle, hogs, lambs, and grains with uneven close.
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Associated Press
Journal
Cmicaco
Shorts May
Haas
Kansas City
Kansas
Texas
Eady
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Wheat Market Dips As Harvest Outlook Fails to Buoy Prices
Sept nominal wheat and corn shift lower on bear sentiment as receipts lag and scare exports persist. Berlin to New York shipments steady while Chicago data show light arrivals. traders cite improved outside money flow and a potential rise in visible supply next week. Market chatter notes bullish bets on margins but prices remain anchored by large crops and weak cash bids.
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Borren
Eocs
Chicago
Topeka Grats and Stock Exchange
Columbian
Toboggia
New York
Minneapolis
Duluth
Berlin
Liverpool
Paria
Antwerp
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Kansas Ave
M. Morrison
Strang
Arthur Massay
West Fifth Street
Hawley’s
Nique Carlene
Tsk
George W. Stansfield
Hansas Ave
C.H. Morrison
The
Chicago Ophthaleic College
W. i Peere
Casey
el Dorado
Big Foundry
Other State News
Abilene
Charles Low
Mr. Low
Amens
Rogers
Onlc
Arinsley
Castleton Hoss Goo
Bristex
C. W. Besler
Ohio
Beeler
Fort Scort
Foundry
Quenemo
Thompson
Bexn
Galva
John Heatmaker
U.8
Australis
Aliathorne
Australia
St. Louis Republic
Philadelphia
Dolphus
Miss Wagner
G. Caillonette
Beaversville
Dr. King
la Grippe
J. K . Jones’ Drug Store
Curtis
W. RB. C
Peerless Steam Laundry
Today’s Market Report
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Sec ‘Sxtos
Suttvetd Gedrep Txedoz
Diay
Aru
Spoeenay
Syedser
Sayaad Weary
Areq
Ted Fog Eaqyo Rok Ster
Jadeany
Plaxshi
American Tobacco
Atchison
St P
Chicago Gas
G Fr
L& N
Tis ‘Manhaten
Mo Facitia Tait
Orthern Pacific Prd
Jersey Central
Ee Central
DL & Wi A
Greward
Samme
Wi Walter
Uinotestanthy
West Ath Ava
Jackson
Topeka Ave
Clay Street
Scott & Ferescan
Ravens Ave
Jettervon
Amar
Scott & Ferguson
Addy
Sit West
City
Suitte Depot
Payne & Thompson
North Topeka
Ene
sTusuire
St W & Co
Searat Dillon Sr
Tapela
Hein
East
Weil
Anex Neuron
T. Ae Oliver Shirihea
C. Pip
Aaldross C
Garden ‘City
West
North Topek
Mercer
Croaby
H. L. Kehkelon
Hebkom
Andrew Nordquist
EK Bale
Armas
Tresty
Sam Wood
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